Collections Officer
Horsham, Australia | Reference: 6515663
- Wimmera Library
- Band 5 ($73,418 - $83,758 per annum)
- Permanent full-time
- Flexible working arrangements available
About the Role
This role will provide public library cataloguing and collection services based at the Horsham headquarter branch, which supports four additional branches: Edenhope, Kaniva, Goroke and Harrow. The successful candidate will provide advice and support to the Library Officers about access and management of the collection, and engage all employees in the curation of the collection in response to patron recommendations, usage data and industry trends. The position also supports the accurate and timely processing of various accounts payable transactions including invoices and purchase orders, and is responsible for allocating and tracking the collections budget.
About You
A graduate diploma or degree in Librarianship or Information Management and eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is desirable. Knowledge of current collection management practices in a public library environment is also required.
About the Region
Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.
The region is a significant producer of dryland, broad-acre cereals and agriculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide-open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park.
For a confidential conversation, please contact Coordinator Wimmera Libraries, Sarah Wiesner on 0477 383 754.
For more information, please see the Position Description available for download under Document\s above.
Applications Close: 15 January 2024 | Apply Now | Request a Callback